Heavy Equipment Operator

Burnbrae Farms Limited; Lyn; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Outdoor work

Job summary

Burnbrae Farms Limited is seeking Project Labourers in Lyn, Ontario. This full-time permanent role replaces vacancies and reports to the Regional Manager, Poultry Operations.

The position involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment, supporting infrastructure, landscaping, and seasonal activities on-site. The ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience with dozers, grading, and excavator equipment, with a hands-on background in construction, farming, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with dozers, grading and excavator equipment.
• Experience in construction, skilled trades, equipment operation, agriculture, or a related hands-on field
• Ability to safely operate tools, machinery, and/or heavy equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble, install, maintain, or repair equipment and infrastructure
• Comfortable performing physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, climbing, and working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to read and follow plans, drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Commitment to workplace safety and following established procedures
• Effective communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Valid driver's license required; equipment operation experience is considered an asset
• Experience in farming, poultry operations, renovations, landscaping, or project-based work is an asset
• Leadership or supervisory experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment on a poultry farming operation.
• Support farm infrastructure, landscaping, and seasonal agricultural activities.
• Work outdoors and contribute to a team-oriented farm environment.
• Demonstrate safety-focused operating practices and problem-solving in field settings.

Tools

Dozers

Grading equipment

Excavator

Job description

Burnbrae Farms is a sixth‑generation, Canadian, family‑owned company, operated today by the fourth generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading egg producers and processors, with farms, grading stations, and processing facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

Working with more than 400 local independent egg farming families, we provide Canadians from coast to coast to coast with safe, nutritious, and affordable eggs and egg products. Across our operations, spanning 7 farms, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants, and 2 distribution centres, we collect, grade, boil, cook, and ship eggs nationwide. Burnbrae Farms has built a strong, trusted consumer brand, offering a wide range of value‑added products including EGG Creations!, Simply Egg Whites, EGG Bakes!, EGG Bites!, and EGGS2go!.

With a bright future and ambitious plans for continued growth, we proudly employ more than 1,700 dedicated team members across Canada.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Project Labourers

Replacement or New Role: Replacement

Term: Full Time Permanent

Reports to: Regional Manager, Poultry Operations

Direct Reports: 0

Hiring Range: $26.00-$30.00 depending on the role.

Bonus: Yes

Address: Lyn, ON

Travel: No

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Join a dynamic poultry farming operation where you'll operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment while supporting farm infrastructure, landscaping, and seasonal agricultural activities. This hands‑on role is ideal for a safety‑focused operator who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems, and contributing to a team‑oriented farm environment. The ideal candidate should have experience with dozers, grading, excavator etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years experience with dozers, grading and excavator equipment.


• Experience in construction, skilled trades, equipment operation, agriculture, or a related hands‑on field


• Ability to safely operate tools, machinery, and/or heavy equipment


• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble, install, maintain, or repair equipment and infrastructure


• Comfortable performing physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, climbing, and working outdoors in various weather conditions


• Ability to read and follow plans, drawings, specifications, and work instructions


• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills


• Reliable, self‑motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team


• Commitment to workplace safety and following established procedures


• Effective communication skills and a positive, team‑oriented attitude


• Valid driver's license required; equipment operation experience is considered an asset


• Experience in farming, poultry operations, renovations, landscaping, or project‑based work is an asset


• Leadership or supervisory experience is considered an asset.

Burnbrae Farms’ Vision is to grow into a world‑class egg business using the strength of our people to develop leading edge products and processes. Through our commitment to quality, health and innovation, we will provide healthy lifestyle solutions, exceed customer expectations and build highly trusted brands.

We offer our employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.

Burnbrae Farms is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.